KAAN Architecten is a Dutch architectural firm based in Rotterdam with over 30 years of experience in a wide range of scales and typologies Vincent Panhuysen and Dikkie Scipio founded KAAN Architecten in 2014 Through a collaborative and analytical design approach and the Dutch building traditions of sustainability and welfare This is further refined by merging practical and academic expertise which supports their response to the increasingly challenging complexities and contradictions of the built environment the firm comprises an international team of architects KAAN Architecten believes that cross-pollination between projects and disciplines fosters the essential critical discourse within the firm KAAN Architecten has engaged in a diverse array of projects within both the public and private sectors project teams have evolved to become progressively multidisciplinary and dynamic Their unwavering focus is on fostering a culture of continual evolution recognising this paramount approach in a profession that undergoes rapid transformation At the heart of KAAN Architecten’s philosophy is the belief that all projects acquire distinctive character through an architecturally curated layered dialogue involving all stakeholders This approach extends to developing enduring relationships with clients each project becomes an opportunity for meaningful engagement achieving architectural solutions that resonate with the diverse voices and perspectives involved Kees Kaan was the founding partner of Claus en Kaan Architecten Kaan graduated from the Faculty of Architecture at TU Delft in 1987 Since 2006 he has been a professor of Architectural Design at TU Delft and initiator of the Complex Projects Chair The Chair's research focuses on large-scale projects that characterise this era of rapid global urbanisation In 2019 Kaan was appointed Chairman of the Architecture Department he has been a Principal Investigator at the Amsterdam Institute for Advanced Metropolitan Solutions (AMS) since 2016 Kees Kaan is a lecturer and member of various juries and boards in the Netherlands and abroad Numerous books and exhibitions have been dedicated to his body of work Kees Kaan was officially inducted as a member of the Académie d'Architecture · Vincent Panhuysen brings expertise and vision to each project he undertakes His impact on the architectural landscape is profound with a diverse portfolio encompassing court buildings Panhuysen's approach to design is marked by a deep commitment to the entire process his architectural ethos transcends passing trends emphasising a timeless elegance rooted in relaxed functionalism Central to his design philosophy is a dedication to creating spaces that prioritise spaciousness and clear organisation hallmarks evident in the work of KAAN Architecten His role as a visiting professor at Delft University of Technology further underscores his commitment to shaping the future of architecture through education and mentorship For his special and careful guidance in the renovation of the Provinciehuis of North-Brabant Vincent Panhuysen was awarded the "Commissarispenning" a medal of merit from the Commissioner of the King Wim van de Donk · Dikkie Scipio has been trained in various disciplines She holds a master’s degree in applied arts and interior design from the Royal Academy of Arts in The Hague and afterwards qualified as an architect at the Rotterdam Academy of Architecture she owned a gallery in Amsterdam and a design studio in Utrecht ranging from large-scale master plans in urbanism and architecture to furniture and interior design She is an expert in managing complex projects and processes with a particular focus on museums and heritage renovation As a spokeswoman for integrated art and craftsmanship in architecture her views have been featured in many publications and documentaries she has been a professor at the Münster University of Applied Sciences where she holds a chair in Architectural Design In 2023 Dikkie Scipio was recognised as Woman Architect of the Year by the Prix des Femmes Architectes Archive Architecture